- Company Name
- Ormiston Academies Trust
- Job Title
- Teaching Assistant EDV/2025/OCPPA/00122
- Job Description
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About This Role
Come and be part of our brilliant support staff community!
Do you have a passion for Early Years Education and experience of working in this phase? Are you committed to creating a nurturing, creative learning environment which values children as individuals? Do you have the drive, ambition and determination to secure the best possible outcomes for our pupils? Do you want to work in a forward thinking and aspirational school? if so, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for two experienced Teaching Assistants to join our dynamic team of Support Staff, who are dedicated to providing the best possible opportunities for our students. The successful candidate will work with children to target identified learning needs, as well as providing practical support to children who have recognised learning needs, supporting them to achieve their potential.
You will need to have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every child and be able to relate to children and adults within the learning environment, as well as being versatile, resilient and able to adapt your practice wherever necessary to support children of all ages.
Experience of successfully supporting pupils with a range of additional needs is desirable.
This position will be offered on a temporary basis initially until 31st December 2025 (with the possibility of extension), working 30 hours per week, term time only including INSET days (39 working weeks per year).
About Us
Pupils and staff are at the heart of Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy and we are committed to providing all with a vast range of opportunities. We are a vibrant, forward thinking staff team, who share the highest expectations for our pupils and are committed to helping our pupils achieve their very best. Joining the academy, all members of staff have access to staff development and the opportunity to shape the future of the academy. We expect the best from our staff, and in return we offer a fantastic place to work and the chance to make a difference.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
If you believe you have the skills, energy and experience this post requires, we would be delighted to hear from you. Your application should include a section explaining your interest in this post and why your qualifications, professional experience and knowledge, professional expertise and personal attributes are relevant to this appointment.
Visits to the academy are warmly encouraged before the end of this term (Friday 4th of April) so please make contact with the academy office if you would like to make an appointment.
Closing Date: Monday 21st April.2025, however we may interview and appoint earlier and therefore suggest candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
Interview date: Thursday 24th April 2025
Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Gorleston-On-Sea, United Kingdom
On site
31-03-2025
